Front-end Engineer -Ajax -Amsterdam
Do you want to work with cutting edge Ajax technology on a wide range of applications with some of the world's leading Financial Services, Healthcare, Automotive, Retail and software companies?
Our client is hiring Senior Front-end Engineer to collaborate with strategic clients in the design, development and evolution of mission critical web applications. In this position, you will be a trusted advisor to clients and will work as part of a larger team to ensure the success of customers. This is a rapidly growing company that has experienced 100% growth during each of our 5 years in business.
PROFILE:
Front-end Engineer - masters the client side. Skills: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, XPath, Java/.NET/PHP, 2-5 years.
Depending on your skills and experience, you will start as either Ajax Consultant or Senior Ajax Consultant.
WHAT YOU WILL DO. OR LEARN. OR IMPROVE:
Design. Good software architecture is crucial to everything we do. You will have to deal with topics such as systems and component integration, performance tuning, reusability and maintainability of Ajax software all the time.
Deliver. Execute Proof-of-Concept projects, where everything comes down to just a few weeks of intense teamwork. Define the approach. Work independently. Deal with technical risks early and fast. Define and guard scope and time budget. Be methodological.
Lead. Constantly develop your own ideas on how to take things further. Take responsibility for presentation tier quality in projects. Coach junior colleagues and guide customers. Deal with corporate architects, lead developers and project managers. Become an evangelist for Ajax solutions.
Travel. Visit customers and prospects regularly in North America with possible (optional) trips to South America, Europe or Asia.
Communicate. Present your ideas and influence others. Listen well, then clearly speak your thoughts. Be interesting and entertaining, but always seriously to-the-point.
Train. Expert consultants are the best trainers. Stand in front of the class room and educate other professionals.
Share. Contribute your knowledge and experience to our knowledge base. Provide feedback to Product Development to drive innovation.
Grow. Become an all-round professional. Help our customers accomplish great things, and learn from each experience. If you desire, as a small, but globally growing software company, we support our people who want to work in different geographic locations and try new jobs. Potential opportunities include presales engineers, sales positions, product management and field management positions.
Conquer. Represent company as ambassador wherever you go. Build a truly global software organization together.

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